Trump's Administration Targets USAID and Women's Empowerment Programs

President Trump is dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which previously supported women's economic empowerment initiatives championed by his daughter, Ivanka Trump, raising concerns about the future of these programs.

• The gutting of USAID threatens the continuation of programs aimed at women's economic empowerment, which could reverse progress made in gender equity globally.
• The freezing of foreign assistance undermines international efforts to support marginalized communities, particularly women in developing countries, who rely on such aid for economic stability.
• The potential disbandment of the Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund (GEEA) could halt significant advancements in women's rights and economic opportunities, negatively impacting millions of women worldwide.